These standout novels represent the best newcomers to the literary scene this year

“I loved writing about sisterhood and spending time with these frustrating, tender characters,” Pennebaker says of the novel

“I loved writing about sisterhood and spending time with these frustrating, tender characters,” Pennebaker says of the novel

In a sneak peek from 'Pure Innocent Fun,' the 'Keep It' podcast host and cultural critic looks back on Oprah Winfrey's incredible influence

The upcoming film, directed by Paul Feig, is based on the hit book by Freida McFadden

“What it became is something that I'm incredibly proud of and feel very connected to,” Young says of the novel, out in fall 2025

In honor of the NBCC's 50th anniversary, longlists for six genres will be revealed for the very first time ahead of the organization's annual awards

Is Shiz University based on Hogwarts? Gregory Maguire opened up about the inspiration behind the book's most magical setting

“It was a joy to write about two women figuring out life and finding their way to one another,” Guillory tells PEOPLE of the novel, out in spring 2025

It's not too late to add one of these swoony holiday-themed romances to your letter to Santa

One author breaks down what rom-coms like 'The Idea of You,' 'Lonely Planet' and 'A Family Affair' say about younger men falling for older women

Rod's daughter, Anne Serling, and TV writer, Marc Scott Zicree, each published books about the screenwriter's lasting impact

“I wrote this specific book as a way of answering heavy questions I’d been carrying in my body for years,” the author says of the novel, forthcoming in 2025

"I explore that line between doing what’s right and doing what’s best for ourselves and our families," Dimechkie tells PEOPLE about the novel

'The Gingerbread Bakery' is the fifth installment in the BookTok-famous author's 'Dream Harbor' series

In her new memoir 'My Time To Stand', Blanchard opens up about her darkest days while serving time for her part in the 2015 murder of her mom

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered

‘The First Gentleman,’ a stand-alone novel, follows the cowriters’ previous books, including ‘The President is Missing’

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered